Chef Mickey's -- Breakfast -- Table Service -- Contemporary

Feeling "Goofy" at Chef Mickey's!

 

Wave your napkins in the air, it's Chef Mickey's!!

 

Ah Chef Mickey's...one of my long time favs, but I actually haven't been since going gluten and dairy free. I was looking forward to the breakfast and seeing what they had to offer. Since my tummy was still bugging me from the Crohn's, I figured I still needed to take it easy. But even stomach issues wouldn't stop me from those Mickey Waffles :)We were greeted by Chef Les, who was very nice. He was very helpful and friendly. He said that they don't use dairy on the eggs at the buffet, so I was able to eat those. I could also have fruit, breakfast potatoes, and the various breakfast meats. Since I wasn't feeling too well, I just asked for some Mickey waffles, which Chef Les was happy to make. They weren't bad, but I have to say, Kona Cafe has the market on the BEST gluten free/dairy free Mickey waffles on property (imo), so these were OK, but a bit chewy. Still, he made sure I had a plentiful amount and nicely decorated plate too!

Scrambled eggs and breakfast potatoes--these were good, a bit spicy, but flavorful!

 

Ah, Mickey waffles...my favorite!!

I'd say the real treat of the breakfast though was the celebration cupcake that Chef Les brought out! I have to say any breakfast that involves cupcakes is A-OK by me!!! It was great because it wasn't just the plain old chocolate or vanilla. In fact, it was a spice cake (kind of like carrot cake without the raisins and carrots) with a vanilla frosting. The frosting was sinful...very rich. The cupcake was a little chewy, but the flavor was quite good. It's the first non-chocolate / vanilla dessert cake that I've had on property (besides babycakes) and it was great. I really appreciated the effort and variety! It was a great surprise.

 

Celebrate! Spice cupcake with vanilla frosting...

 

Overall, it was a great experience at Chef Mickey's. The food wasn't really anything special, but the effort made by Chef Les was just above and beyond with the extra cupcake. Definitely a must-do again.

 

I'd give it a 8 out of 10 for good food, consistent service, and excellent Chef!

**This dining experience took place in May 2011.